The Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) is a non-profit, volunteer organization, comprised of over 85 leading experts in the fields of structural steel connection design, engineering, fabrication, erection and bolting. Previous, current, and future research projects funded by the RCSC serve to provide safety, reliability, and standard practice for the steel construction industry throughout the world. 

The RCSC Specification covers the design of bolted joints and the installation and inspection of fastener assemblies in structural steel connections. The document is maintained by RCSC with the participation of AISC.

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